SHOG rally Roll Call
 

Greg, delete this if you'd prefer to keep all tied to existing threads. Otherwise, let's have a simple, clean roll call thread.....

Brian A planning to attend.
June 8/9/10
Planning to stay at CROT

We'll try to keep this at the top. If it falls down I'll sticky it.

Greg in. Probably leaving the wife. Brother's out too.

Randy should be in...keeping fingers crossed...

Probably 7th-12th or 13th ish..something like that....

Not sure where I am staying as of yet...Need a bed, and a shower...:lol:

I'm in.
Arriving on 6/8, heading home 6/13.
Need lodging to share.
Steve

I'll be there

Five riders... that's a nice manageable group size.

(Actually, it could be too many Super Hawks in the same place & time.)

I like smaller groups...6 to 8 riders =perfect size,,,I'll be the slow one in the back...!!

We had a group of 6 yesterday & that was plenty to keep up with.

Of course, if you have a bigger group, you can split into 2 groups. The second group just leaves a few minutes after the first one.

I'm working on getting setup to make the trip.. Lots of miles, over 5K round trip. My parents live in Nashville so I can make it a dual purpose trip.

Not a for sure yet. Call me a definite maybe.

I may come up some time after the weekend, but I doubt I'll stay the night.

Cool if you can make it. You WILL get some kind of award.

Did you guys want to stay around the gap area or would you all like to see some other roads?

Oh, we'll be riding other roads, definitely. See the original post with the maps for those rides. They should take a good part of the day but that'll still leave some time for Dragon riding either before (to get warmed up) or after (if you didn't get your fill).

I see it now, I'm taking Friday off work and if anyone's going to be there Thursday I'll take that day off also. If not I'll be up there early Friday morning.

I'm off during the week, so if I can make it, would be wed & thurs. I'll have my own lodging.

Interest is ramping up. Still need someone to room with. Also, anybody coming thru VA I could hookup with on the trip down Friday.

I'll room with ya if you're not a squid. :mrgreen: Where did you want to stay?

Haven't worn flip-flops for years.

I can check on some places. Only been to the area once. Any suggestions?

Well, if we can get a cabin right there at COT that'd be perfect. Otherwise Tapoco Lodge isn't bad from what I hear. No idea on prices at the Lodge though. I'm willing to go up to $40/night.

Looks like I should be in for sure now!! In fact I will be over in Suches Ga probably Wed or Thurs, then back at the Gap Fri-Mon, possibly Tue as well...

Let's find some lodging that will accomodate 3-4 peeps....that way we can split the cost, and shoot the shit! LOL....

Looks like there are several good biker friendly joints in the area...post up on what you find...

Sounds like a plan if L8RGYZ is up for it.

http://dealsgap.com/motel.htm
Check out the apartment
The apartment has two sets of bunk beds, sleeping four people. It has a full size refrigerator, kitchenette, dining table, couch and chair, along with a private bathroom and air conditioning. The kitchenette is supplied with dishes, utensils, and cookware.
The apartment is $69/night for two people, and $10/person extra up to four people total in a room. $90 per night for 4 =$22.50 per person...Not bad, if it's available....


Trailer parking is available...


The standard room has a double bed and one set of bunk beds, sleeping 3-4 people. It is air conditioned and has a private bathroom.

A standard room is $49/night for two people, and $10/person extra up to four people total in a room.

I think a few people will be there on Thurs...

I'm pissed that I can't make that time of year cause I teach. But, I am doing the third week in june (16-24) with a group of friends. We bought a school bus and are converting it into a hauler/home for our trips.:)

Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort is booked on the 7th ,9th, and 11th....and only 2 rooms on the 8th, and 10th....I am the first person on there waiting list, so if something cancels they will call me first...that will cover 4 people....7th-10th....I could stay through the 11th if anyone wants to...or even the 12th....I am open....

We can check out some other places for back up....
This Place is the Punkin Center motorcycle resort...use the word resort lightly..lol but it looks nice, and is at one end of the dragon...

http://www.punkincentermotorcycleres...m/camping.html

All Cabins have showers....
Full Service Cabins: kitchen, bath, A/C - from $70 a night.

Sleeping Cabins: 1/2 bath, mini-kitchen, A/C - from $60 a night.

Bunk House: Sleeps 6-8 in single beds - $100 a night.

kickinchicken996... thanks for jumping in there & doing the research.

Cabin or room is cool... cheap is cool... I do not need to be pampered... we'll be riding most of the time anyway. $40/per person/night is ok... $22.50 is great.
As long as it's within 20-25 miles of the Gap then count me in. Can you do the reservation? (Like I said, I will not be picky.)

I'll be there the nights of 6/8 (Fri.) thru 6/11 (Mon.)... maybe even thru 6/12.

Cool to see more interest.

Let me know when you get to the area and I might be able to sneak out of work.


Hey guys no spooning :crackup: :fawkdance:

Another possiblilty:

http://www.ironhorsenc.com/rates.html

here's one that's really close to the Cherohala, I stayed there last year and it was really nice

http://www.cycleresort.com/

I like the Punkin Center. It's fairly close to the Dragon, though on the other end. There is a diner with awesome breakfast right in that area too. Rates arent' bad. I called and left a message for reservations between June 7-11 for the full service cabin. The site doesn't show how many it sleeps but I'll ask when they call me back. You guys in for that one if it's available? I was thinking of reserving 2 cabins. Also, if two aren't available, there is camping. I'm sure none of us will mind sharing the bathroom.

Hmmm... Punkin could be good... check this place out, too:

http://www.huntingboyrentals.com/

Near Robbinsville. 26 mi. to the Gap. 6 beds/ "sleeps 8". $100/nite, $500/wk.

I left a VM for them to call me. Let you know.

Six beds. All guys --> sleeps six.

Talked w/ the lady @ Punkin Center motorcycle resort. She said some guy called about the same dates I was asking about. Haha!

Anyway, Greg put me down for Punkin. Kickinchickin... you in? (Sleeps 3 per Greg's Rule.)

Yeah, that was me that called. She called 2 minutes before I had to leave for work so I'm calling her back tomorrow with CC info to reserve the rooms. One cabin sleeps three, the other sleeps 4 I believe. I didn't listen too closely because I was intent on getting to work. Should I reserve both or just the 3-man? The one that sleeps 4 has a 1/2 bath but the guys that sleep in that one can share our shower. I asked about that and she said no problem. I need to know quickly so pipe up otherwise I'm only reserving the 3-man.

This is what I have so far for people attending:

Brian A - CROT - 6/8-6/10
L8RGYZ (Steve) - Punkin? - 6/8-6/13
Hawkrider (Greg) - Punkin - 6/8-6/15
Kickenchicken996 - Punkin? - 6/8-6/12
SgtRock - commuting - 6/?
Verne - CROT 6/8-6/10

I'll update this post as we get more information. Looks like right now we only need the one 3-person cabin, yes?

Yep, she told me it was you... gave me your SSN, too. :)

I'm in for the nites of 6/8 thru 6/12. Looks like a cool place to hang out. You need any cash up front, Greg?

Oh BTW, despite what the website says; we do NOT have to provide our own sheets & towels. They also told me ALL cabins do have a shower & that they just need to update their website.

(Lady said they had a mat if anyone else wanted to sack out on the floor.)

Dates for me....8th-12 4 nights...I am staying in Suches for two nights Wed, and Thurs....

sounds fine to me...and breaks down to what like $25-$30 per night with taxes etc...That aint bad...

I'll be paying $40 per night for a two bed cabin in Suches...Anyone wanna meet up over there? I have an extra bed for now...maybe not by the time I get there..lol...so let me know quick!!

And there's beer on tap!! woot...I like wet county's///lol

I'm going to call Punkin now and reserve only one room. We can reserve another if needed if they are still available. Oh, and tax is included in the price at Punkin.